Aztec Motel, Seligman Arizona
This was one of the oldest, still operating motels that we saw on our route 66 trip. The first adobe building was constructed in 1915....
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In my travels on the back roads doing genealogy research, I’ve seen hundreds of remnants of times gone by. These iconic symbols of "Americana" inspired me to create this blog. By documenting them, I'll remember and maybe you'll find something interesting to hunt down next time you are in one of these areas!
You can use the search feature in the blog to look for specific cities or states. Enjoy!
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Sep 15
Stagecoach Motel, Seligman Arizona
If you've read other posts, you probably already know that these Jetson's space age looking "Googie" style neon signs are my favorites...
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Sep 15
Hi-Line Motel, Ash Fork Arizona
Literally right next door to the Copper State Motel was this one. It sort of tells the sad tale of how busy Route 66 was in it's heyday...
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Sep 15
Copper State Motel, Ash Fork Arizona
This motel was built in the 1920's. It took 4 years to complete the construction of the 18 inch thick cobblestone walls of the motel...
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Aug 21
The Red Garter Inn, Williams Arizona
Besides being a really great old building, what first caught my eye was the lady of the evening hanging out of the second floor window!...
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Aug 21
Arizona 9 Motor Hotel, Williams Arizona
A lot of history here, the original building was built in 1927 and ran as Sutton's Hotel Cottages and Thurston's Service Station. Over...
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Aug 21
Highlander Motel, Williams Arizona
Built in 1953, this motel is still operating under the same name, with the same neon sign. However, the building was much more eye...
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Jul 27
Whispering Winds Motel, Flagstaff Arizona
This sign and building seemed to say, "Look at me, I used to be really cool". As it turns out, it was. The architectural design of the...
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Jul 27
Western Hills Motel, Flagstaff Arizona
What a great vintage neon sign. The motel was built in 1951 and is still operating, pretty much the same as it was then. The sign is the...
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May 12
Earl's Motor Court, Winslow Arizona
This is the oldest continuously operating Route 66 motel in Winslow. It was built in the 1940's, originally called the Marble Motel, and...
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May 12
Iconic Wigwam Motel, Holbrook Arizona
Another Cars movie inspiration, right down the road from Joe & Aggies Cafe, is the iconic Wigwam Motel. This motel was, of course, the...
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May 12
El Rancho Motel and Restaurant, Holbrook Arizona
The building has been completely changed but the great artsy neon sign is pretty much the same as it was in the 60's. You can see this...
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Jan 25
1940's Motel, Holbrook Arizona
The 66 Motel was built in 1948 and is still in operation today. The neon sign is unique with a hint of Googie in it's zig-zag style with...
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Jan 25
Sahara Inn, Holbrook Arizona
This was originally the Whitting Brothers Motor Hotel. Holbrook was the headquarters for Whitting Brothers gas stations and motels. They...
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Oct 30, 2023
El Coronado Motel Neon Sign, Gallup New Mexico
One of many unique Route 66 era motels that are now abandoned in Gallup. Originally a Service Garage and Motel Court, it was built around...
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Oct 30, 2023
Historic El Rancho Motel Sign, Gallup New Mexico
The sign lights up in bright yellow and red and is beautifully maintained. Many old western films were filmed in Gallup and when in town,...
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Oct 30, 2023
Arrowhead Lodge Neon Sign, Gallup New Mexico
Some time in the 1960's, probably to catch the traveler's eye, this bright neon sign replaced a much more subdued stone arrowhead sign...
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Oct 30, 2023
El Capitan Motel Sign, Gallup New Mexico
The newer sign has been refurbished but still shows the 1960's style sign posts from the old sign and there's an even older smaller neon...
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Oct 30, 2023
Googie Style Neon Sign, Gallup New Mexico
Another of my favorite futuristic looking neon signs. The Road Runner Motel was torn down in 2017 but they had left the sign. Sadly, I...
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Aug 11, 2023
Another Lost Neon Sign, Grants New Mexico
All that was left of this motel was it's classic neon sign, but sadly it has been removed too since we were there. I don't know anything...
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